S.Korean Health Minister renews commitment to accomplish medical reform
Seoul, April 18 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong renewed his vow to accomplish medical reform on Thursday, although a mass walkout by trainee doctors in protest of the reform has crippled public health services for about two months.
16 mn Afghans to experience crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity: UN report
Kabul, April 18 - An estimated 15.8 million people in war-ravaged Afghanistan will experience crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity in 2024, said a United Nations (UN) report released on Thursday.
Robotic surgery offers hope to 2 women with advanced breast cancer
New Delhi, April 18 - Two women with advanced breast cancer have successfully undergone robotic mastectomy, a unique procedure to preserve full breast and nipple sensation, said doctors here on Thursday.
S. Korea committed to achieving medical reform despite doctors’ walkout
Seoul, April 18 - South Korea’s Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong, on Thursday, renewed his vow to accomplish medical reform, even though a mass walkout by trainee doctors in protest of the reform has crippled public health services for about two months.
Zomato introduces ‘large order fleet’ for gatherings of up to 50 people
New Delhi, April 16 - Online food delivery platform Zomato on Tuesday introduced a ‘large order fleet’ to serve orders for a gathering of up to 50 people.
Indian study shows whole-genome sequencing key to detect drug-resistant TB early
New Delhi, April 16 - With India aiming to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) may play a significant role in identifying cases of drug-resistant TB early and improving outcomes, reveals a study on
Why India is seeing a rise in oral cancer cases
New Delhi, April 16 - India bears a significant burden of oral cancers, and the country contributes to about 30 per cent of all global cases, said doctors on Tuesday.
Elon Musk shares health advice on severe neck and back pain
New Delhi, April 16 - Disc replacement surgery may be a game-changer for people experiencing severe neck or back pain, said billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday.
IIT Madras launches India’s 1st mobile medical devices calibration facility
Chennai, April 15 - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday launched India’s first medical devices calibration facility on wheels.
Yolohealth awareness campaign gathers steam, two-day camp at Birla Mandir sensitises citizens
New Delhi, April 15 - A large number of diseases are inflicting havoc on our citizens and a bigger worry is that many of them eschew preventive solutions.
S Korea’s trainee doctors accuse vice health minister of abuse of power
Seoul, April 15 - More than 1,300 trainee doctors in South Korea are set to file a complaint against Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo for alleged abuse of power, one of the junior doctors said on Monday, as their mass walkout has
Remove Bournvita from category of ‘health drinks’: Govt tells e-commerce firms
New Delhi, April 13 - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an advisory to the e-commerce companies, directing them to remove all drinks and beverages including Bournvita from the category of ‘health drinks’, on their portal and platforms.
Scientists decode how exercise can reverse ageing
New Delhi, April 12 - Exercise can help stop the build-up of lipids -- a type of fat that accumulates as the body’s tissue gets older -- and thus aid in reversing ageing, revealed a study Friday.
BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover set to launch app for medical loans ‘ZeroPe’
New Delhi, April 12 - BharatPe co-founder and former MD Ashneer Grover is set to launch a new app called 'ZeroPe' that will provide loans for healthcare.
S. Korea to mobilise over 2,700 nurses amid prolonged doctors’ walkout
Seoul, April 12 - The Health Ministry of South Korea, on Friday, said that it would send more than 2,700 additional physician assistant (PA) nurses to hospitals to minimise medical system disruptions amid the prolonged walkout by trainee doctors.
S. Korea court dismisses doctor group leaders’ request to halt license suspension
Seoul, April 11 - A court in South Korea's Seoul on Thursday dismissed requests by leaders of the biggest doctors' association to halt the government's suspension of their medical licenses in connection with a mass walkout by trainee doctors.
President Murmu calls for improving education system of homoeopathy
New Delhi, April 10 - Improving the education system of homoeopathy may make the field more attractive to young generations, said President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.
Can AI help patients with bone fractures?
New Delhi, April 10 - Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with gait analysis can greatly improve treatments for people with fractures, suggests a study on Wednesday.
Indian research shows dance & music therapy can slow Parkinson’s disease
New Delhi, April 10 - Dance and music therapy combined with meditation can help slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative brain disorder, according to a new research by the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai released on Wednesday.
Last 10 years transformed Indian medical education, added more doctors: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, April 10 - The last 10 years have transformed India’s medical education and have added more to the country, said Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO on Wednesday.